On 19 October 2009 Scott Kannberg, AKA Spiral Stairs, formerly the front-man of Preston School of Industry and guitarist, singer and founding member of Pavement released his debut solo album on Domino.

The Real Feel, 10 songs written in Seattle and Australia, have a loose, late-night vibe, a soulful ache and charmingly vulnerable optimism. Tracks were recorded with some of his former bandmates in Preston School of Industry, including bassist Matt Harris and drummer Darius Minwalla, as well as Jon Auer (The Posies, Big Star) and friends in Australia.